Franchise Account Executive

Drive Social Media; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Health, dental, vision benefits within

Premium insurance coverage (STD/LTD/Li

401k with up to 4% match

Office network across multiple cities

Job summary

Drive Social Media is expanding its franchise development team and seeks motivated sales professionals to grow the business across multiple markets. You will research prospects, cold call to set demos, and present digital marketing solutions to franchisees while managing the sales pipeline in Salesforce.

Training lasts 3–4 months with a growth path to Senior Business Developer and Director levels within 12–18 months, offering rapid advancement and high earning potential through uncapped

Qualifications

• Self motivated and driven.
• Proven sales experience.
• Outbound cold calling experience.
• Track record of over-achieving quota.
• Experience with Salesforce.com or similar CRM.
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• 2+ years of face-to-face & cold calling experience.
• Preferable high ticket sales experience with small business.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and research new concepts and franchisees.
• Cold calling to book initial demos with franchisees of concepts with existing relationships and new concepts we are developing relationships with.
• Conduct & present demos with franchisees to discuss their digital marketing strategies.
• Manage their sales pipeline in Salesforce.

Skills

Proven sales experience

Outbound cold calling

Face-to-face selling

Salesforce CRM

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

High ticket sales

Self-motivated

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Who We Are…

Drive Social Media is one of the fastest-growing advertising technology companies in the country. Born out of necessity to provide the best return on investment for our partners, Drive Social Media has developed a cloud-based advertising management platform to achieve better campaign results and transparency while improving advertising efficiencies to stimulate revenue growth.

Who We Are…

Drive Social Media is one of the fastest-growing advertising technology companies in the country. Born out of necessity to provide the best return on investment for our partners, Drive Social Media has developed a cloud-based advertising management platform to achieve better campaign results and transparency while improving advertising efficiencies to stimulate revenue growth.
If you enjoy helping local businesses grow and expand, we offer paid training and uncapped residual commissions. First-year Franchise Business Development Sales Representatives on average earn $85,000-$100,000! And top performers can earn $100,00K+. Franchise Business Developers can receive promotions within 12 months to senior‑level roles and earn director level promotions within 18 months, so that they will then lead/manage a team of 4 business developers.

• Prospect and research new concepts and franchisees
• Cold calling to book initial demos with franchisees of concepts with existing relationships and new concepts we are developing relationships with
• Conduct & present demos with franchisees to discuss their digital marketing strategies
• Manage their sales pipeline in Salesforce

Timeline for growth…

• 3 months of training, broken down into; 1 month of hands‑on boot camp style training & 2 months to prove competencies & memorize presentation scripts
• 6 months as a successful Franchise Business Developer
• 3-4 months as a Senior Business Developer
• Promotion to Director within 1 year to 1 ½ year

Requirements…

• Self motivated and driven
• Proven sales experience
• Outbound cold calling experience
• Track record of over‑achieving quota
• Experience working with Salesforce.com or similar CRM
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Have 2+ years of face to face & cold calling experience
• Preferable high ticket sales experience with small business

Why Drive Social Media…

Over the past 10 years, we’ve been keeping up with the massive shifts in consumer attention to online platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Amazon, and Google and we pride ourselves on comprehending and delivering the industry’s best practices and solutions to our partners.
Come join our 200+ employees at AdWeek’s Fastest Growing Agency, Inc. 5,000’s six‑time award winner, and we’ve also been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, AdWeek, NBC, Smart Insights, Glassdoor, NHL.com, Buzzfeed, Entrepreneur Magazine, Startup Grind, Business.com & Medium Business Journal.
To find out more about us, check out our Culture Insight Video:https://careers.drivesocialnow.com/

Benefits…

• Unlimited PTO Plan that encourages flexibility, accountability, and work‑life balance
• Eligible for full health, dental, vision benefits within the first 90 days of employment
• Drive Social Media pays 100% of premiums for STD, LTD, and Life Insurance
• 401k with up to a four percent match after your first full year at Drive Social Media
• Our office is located at 600 W Peachtree St NW #2330, Atlanta, GA 30308 with easy access to public transportation and nearby paid parking options. We're happy to help you find the best fit for your commute

Offices…

• St. Louis: Our headquarters feature a hidden speakeasy (lets see if you can find it) adding a unique and creative element to the workspace.
• Nashville: Offers a spacious layout situated just 2 blocks from Broadway & Assembly Hall, putting you right in the heart of the city.
• Tampa: The office is located in the middle of the Westshore Business District with stunning visuals all around.
• Miami: The office is situated in a prime location and features wellness events as well as a full bar.
• Irving: This Office located in Las Colinas near the Toyota Music Factor. It offers modern amenities and convenient access to the Dallas metropolitan area.
• Atlanta: The office was recently built in January 2021, and is located in the vibrant Midtown district.

Drive Social Media does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.